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The New Britain Lodge 957 Scholarship Programs
New Britain Lodge 957 is proud to offer two $1,000 scholarships to eligible students. These scholarships are intended to support and encourage the academic and personal growth of promising individuals in our community. The deadline to apply is November 30th, 2025.
Click here for scholarship eligibly requirements and to apply.
Update as of 12-10-2025: Thank you for all that applied and submitted scholarship essays as the application process has now closed. We had 10 students who applied in total. The New Britain Elks Lodge Scholarship Committee will begin to review the submissions and contact the two chosen winners directly.
Please contact our scholarship chair Kasia Tesz at 860-996-2333 for more information!
The ENF Scholarship Programs
Scholarship information can be found on the ENF website by clicking here.…
Please contact our scholarship chair Kasia Tesz at 860-996-2333 for more information!
This scholarship will reopen again in 2027….
Antlers Program
The newest program in Elkdom is an old one! Yes, it is the Junior Elks Program called “the Antlers.” It is a chance for young people in our communities to get involved with the Elks in the many service-related projects our Lodges sponsor.
This group of dedicated 12-20 year-olds have been seen at many Lodge events over the last year, using their time to build on the cardinal principles of Elkdom through their support of our many events and even holding events of their own! If you see any of the Antlers at the Lodge, please take a moment to thank them for their service and continue to support their efforts by attending or contributing to their endeavors. Thus far, the Antlers have raised money for donations to the HRA of New Britain, the Connecticut Breast Health Initiative, and Wreaths Across America. Do you know of a youth of a member (child or grandchild) who would be interested in joining the Antlers? They meet once a month and hold/support events at the Lodge several times a year.
For more information, grab a pamphlet at the bar or contact Kim Cierniewski at 860-729-6194 or Kasia Tesz at 860-996-2333.
To request the Lodge 957 Antler’s Services for event support please click on this link Antlers Help Request Google Form….
Click here to fill out a form and to be contacted by one of our lodge Antler committee members. You can also download a brochure about the Antlers program here.
Click here for more details from the CT Elk’s Association!
Volunteer Opportunities & Becoming a New Britain Elk Lodge Member
Donating money isn’t the only way to give to charitable organizations, many of whom rely on volunteers for various services. If you find yourself with free time on your hands on your weekend, or during the week, you could consider putting in some community service and become a New Britain Elks 957 member. Not only will you help a good cause, but it can also be a way to meet people and help our local community. Just ask any current or past officer for more details! You can also request information on becoming an Elks member in the contact section in this website. The new member application fee is $35 and can be paid online in the payments section of this website. You can also download the membership application and email it over to the lodge secretary.
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Hall Rental Information
Hall Rental Coordinator:
Please John Wilkinson at jwilkins3012002@yahoo.com or phone 908-500-0554 for hall rental information.
Our downstairs lodge hall safely accommodates up to 225 persons. We have a stage with a public address system, pull down projection screen and a full kitchen for your prepared foods. Bar with soda fountain gun is available if required.
Informational Links
Elks Lodge Rooms – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIb97KWHXOs View various beautiful and ornate Elks Lodge rooms from the late 1800’s to the early 1900’s of Elkdom finest meeting spaces!
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